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The article is devoted to the problems of publishing activities of the Chita Subbranch of the Amur River Branch of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society (CS PBIRGS) during the pre-revolutionary period. For the first time in historiography the article considers the formation and development of book publishing of the CS PBIRGS based on the archival records and clerical documents, taking into account the data contained in scientific works, reflecting past scientific views. The author also analyzed sources that are bibliographic in nature - the book production of the CS PBIRGS. The fundamental principles of historicism and scientific reliability, logical and statistical methods allowed to recreate an overall picture of book publishing of the CS PBIRGS. The article is quite detailed in outlining the process of publishing the periodicals of CS PBIRGS. A comprehensive approach to studying the book publishing of the CS PBIRGS made it possible to analyze the distribution of printed editions of the Subbranch. It is noted that the editions of the CS PBIRGS were distributed not only on a free-of-charge basis (by means of book-exchange with other scientific organizations), but also trough sale in book-selling establishments. On the basis of the conducted research, the valid conclusion is drawn that the CS PBIRGS paid special attention to its publishing activity, promoting distribution of results of its scientific research among the general public both in Russia, and abroad. The state of CS PBIRGS publishing practice was determined by trends of development of the regional science and culture, the level of local printing base. The output of book production depended on financial opportunities of the Subbranch, qualification of local scientific experts. It is obvious that the publishing activity of the CS PBIRGS represents an important stage of the book culture of the Transbaikalia.